Software announcements for the week of May 25-29
Here are some of the latest software announcements. ° Feral Interactive and World’s Edge have announced that Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is now available for macOS. It’s available at Steam and the Feral Store for US$34.99. ° MacPlus Software has...
Hardware/accessory announcements for the week of May 25-29
Here are some of the latest hardware and accessory announcements: ° Sendy Audio has launched the Apollo PRO, an open-back planar magnetic headphone that combines “advanced nano-diaphragm technology, refined craftsmanship and a lightweight design for a more...
Apple TV posts trailer for second season of the unusual detective series, ‘Sugar’
Apple TV has released the trailer for the second season of “Sugar,” the neo-noir, science-fiction-y detective drama starring and executive produced by Colin Farrell. “Sugar” will return for its eight-episode second season on Friday, June 19 on Apple TV with one...
Apple TV posts trailer for second season of the unusual detective series, ‘Sugar’
Apple TV has released the trailer for the second season of “Sugar,” the neo-noir, science-fiction-y detective drama starring and executive produced by Colin Farrell. “Sugar” will return for its eight-episode second season on Friday, June 19 on Apple TV with one...
Karen Gillan joins the fourth season cast of Apple TV’s ‘Shrinking’
Karen Gillan (the “Jumanj” and “Guardian of the Galaxy” movies) has joined the fourth season of Apple TV’s “Shrinking,” reports Variety. No details on what character she’ll play. Gillan will appear alongside series stars Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, Christa Miller,...
Apple releases first public betas of macOS 26.6, iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6, and tvOS 26.5
Apple has released the first public betas of macOS 26.5, iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.6, and tvOS 26.6. Public betas are available on Apple’s Beta Software Program website. Just remember that beta software is unfinished software, so proceed with care. Apple does...
Employees and others protest closing of Apple’s retail store in Towson, Maryland
The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), elected officials, labor allies, and community leaders held a #DoRightApple public solidarity rally on Wednesday, May 27, “to demand accountability from Apple and support for the...
Amazon to Take Over Apple’s 20% Stake in Globalstar
Amazon is taking over Apple’s 20% stake in Globalstar as part of its US$11.6 billion acquisition of the satellite communications provider, reports PCMag. The details are outlined in a filing with the Federal Communications Commission. Amazon is...
Apple posts another firmware update for the AirTags 2
Apple has released new firmware for the AirTags 2, an update of the accessory that helps users keep track of and find items with Apple’s Find My app. It didn’t offer any release notes. Apple introduced the new AirTags in January. The new version has an expanded...
Gartner Forecasts Worldwide AI Spending to Grow 47% in 2026
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News items you should check out: May 28
Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From 9to5Mac: Apple is working on a new iPhone security feature that can automatically lock the device when it detects that it has been snatched from the user’s hand. ...
MSI Gaming says its new PRO MAX Series monitors are the ‘best mate’ for the Mac
MSI Gaming says its new PRO MAX Series monitors are the “best mates for the Mac.” Available in five different models, it brings the DarkArmor ink-black contrast of QD-OLED and the exclusive MSI M-Mate App, according to the folks at MSI Gaming. MSI M-Mate app featuring...
MSI Gaming says its new PRO MAX Series monitors are the ‘best mate’ for the Mac
MSI Gaming says its new PRO MAX Series monitors are the “best mates for the Mac.” Available in five different models, it brings the DarkArmor ink-black contrast of QD-OLED and the exclusive MSI M-Mate App, according to the folks at MSI Gaming. MSI M-Mate app featuring...
Apple TV unveils first look at its upcoming thriller, ‘Last Seen’
Apple TV has revealed a first look at the new six-episode Australian thriller “Last Seen” (FKA “The Dispatcher”). It stars Gotham Award winner Patrick Brammall and is adapted by writer and executive producer Kris Mrksa from CWA John Creasey Dagger Award-winning...
Apple TV unveils first look at its upcoming thriller, ‘Last Seen’
Apple TV has revealed a first look at the new six-episode Australian thriller “Last Seen” (FKA “The Dispatcher”). It stars Gotham Award winner Patrick Brammall and is adapted by writer and executive producer Kris Mrksa from CWA John Creasey Dagger Award-winning...
Apple TV unveils first look at its upcoming thriller, ‘Last Seen’
Apple TV has revealed a first look at the new six-episode Australian thriller “Last Seen” (FKA “The Dispatcher”). It stars Gotham Award winner Patrick Brammall and is adapted by writer and executive producer Kris Mrksa from CWA John Creasey Dagger Award-winning...
Apple TV unveils first look at its upcoming thriller, ‘Last Seen’
Apple TV has revealed a first look at the new six-episode Australian thriller “Last Seen” (FKA “The Dispatcher”). It stars Gotham Award winner Patrick Brammall and is adapted by writer and executive producer Kris Mrksa from CWA John Creasey Dagger Award-winning...
Apple TV unveils first look at its upcoming thriller, ‘Last Seen’
Apple TV has revealed a first look at the new six-episode Australian thriller “Last Seen” (FKA “The Dispatcher”). It stars Gotham Award winner Patrick Brammall and is adapted by writer and executive producer Kris Mrksa from CWA John Creasey Dagger Award-winning...
Apple TV unveils first look at its upcoming thriller, ‘Last Seen’
Apple TV has revealed a first look at the new six-episode Australian thriller “Last Seen” (FKA “The Dispatcher”). It stars Gotham Award winner Patrick Brammall and is adapted by writer and executive producer Kris Mrksa from CWA John Creasey Dagger Award-winning...
Apple TV unveils first look at its upcoming thriller, ‘Last Seen’
Apple TV has revealed a first look at the new six-episode Australian thriller “Last Seen” (FKA “The Dispatcher”). It stars Gotham Award winner Patrick Brammall and is adapted by writer and executive producer Kris Mrksa from CWA John Creasey Dagger Award-winning...
Apple TV unveils first look at its upcoming thriller, ‘Last Seen’
Apple TV has revealed a first look at the new six-episode Australian thriller “Last Seen” (FKA “The Dispatcher”). It stars Gotham Award winner Patrick Brammall and is adapted by writer and executive producer Kris Mrksa from CWA John Creasey Dagger Award-winning...
Ted Danson joins Elizabeth Banks in upcoming Apple TV comedy
Ted Danson (“Cheers,” “A Man on the Inside,” “The Good Place”) is joining Elizabeth Banks in the upcoming Apple TV comedy series from creators Liz Heldens and Matt Ward, reports Deadline. The yet-to-be-titled series is set to begin production in Los Angeles this year....
Ted Danson joins Elizabeth Banks in upcoming Apple TV comedy
Ted Danson (“Cheers,” “A Man on the Inside,” “The Good Place”) is joining Elizabeth Banks in the upcoming Apple TV comedy series from creators Liz Heldens and Matt Ward, reports Deadline. The yet-to-be-titled series is set to begin production in Los Angeles this year....
Ted Danson joins Elizabeth Banks in upcoming Apple TV comedy
Ted Danson (“Cheers,” “A Man on the Inside,” “The Good Place”) is joining Elizabeth Banks in the upcoming Apple TV comedy series from creators Liz Heldens and Matt Ward, reports Deadline. The yet-to-be-titled series is set to begin production in Los Angeles this year....
Ted Danson joins Elizabeth Banks in upcoming Apple TV comedy
Ted Danson (“Cheers,” “A Man on the Inside,” “The Good Place”) is joining Elizabeth Banks in the upcoming Apple TV comedy series from creators Liz Heldens and Matt Ward, reports Deadline. The yet-to-be-titled series is set to begin production in Los Angeles this year....
Ted Danson joins Elizabeth Banks in upcoming Apple TV comedy
Ted Danson (“Cheers,” “A Man on the Inside,” “The Good Place”) is joining Elizabeth Banks in the upcoming Apple TV comedy series from creators Liz Heldens and Matt Ward, reports Deadline. The yet-to-be-titled series is set to begin production in Los Angeles this year....
Ted Danson joins Elizabeth Banks in upcoming Apple TV comedy
Ted Danson (“Cheers,” “A Man on the Inside,” “The Good Place”) is joining Elizabeth Banks in the upcoming Apple TV comedy series from creators Liz Heldens and Matt Ward, reports Deadline. The yet-to-be-titled series is set to begin production in Los Angeles this year....
You can now add your driver’s license or state ID in Arkansas to Apple’s Wallet app
You can now add your driver’s license or state ID in Arkansas to Apple’s Wallet app, notes MacRumors. It’s the 14th state to offer the features. Folks in Arkansas can add their West Virginia driver’s license or state ID in Apple Wallet by tapping the Add (+)...
Apple sold 19.9 million iPhones in the first quarter for 60% of the US smartphone market
The US smartphone market declined 3% year-over-year to 33.4 million units in the first quarter of 26, according to Omdia’s latest research. Apple maintained its leading position despite a 3% year-over-year decline. The iPhone maker benefited from Samsung’s...
Apple and Google are opposing Canadian bill that says would require them to break encryption on their devices
Apple and Alphabet’s Google are pushing to amend an online safety bill working its way through Canada’s parliament to add judicial oversight to what the firms described as a potential for secret orders to break the encryption of their software and devices, reports...